Description
This recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines common ingredients that you may already have, or can easily find in any grocery store. It also comes together in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect no fuss option.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup shallots, small dice
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup broccoli stems, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 3 cups broccoli florets, bite sized
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add shallots and broccoli stems to the pot, and sweat until the shallots are translucent. About 3-5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt to this.
- Add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour chicken stock into the pot, slowly & in small amounts while stirring vigorously. Continue to add the rest of the stock while constantly stirring to get a smooth consistency. Let the mixture simmer for 1 minute and then add in the broccoli florets and the grated carrot. Add another pinch of salt.
- Stir and cook the broccoli covered with a lid for 10 minutes and uncovered for 5 minutes.
- Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, and white pepper to the pot after 15 minutes have elapsed. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Remove the pot from the heat, and add in the grated cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until it is fully incorporated. Taste and add salt if needed. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove top
